Union of South Africa: Special Service Battalion. Bronze beret / collar badge circa 1939-43

The Special Service Battalion was originally raised in 1933 as an infantry battalion.

The SSB was subsequently converted to an Armoured Car Commando role during the early years of the Second World, and later served overseas where they were posted to 11th South African Armoured Brigade, that served with distinction
under higher formation 6th South African Armoured Division during the Italy Campaign 1943-45, where the unit fought equipped with 'Sherman Tanks'

Post 1945, the SSB was converted to the South African Armoured Corps, with the regimental title scrolls of the cap badge changing from S.S.B. to S.A.A.C,

The reverse of the insignia complete with looped fittings as issued

Condition: GVF

Code: 23954